Spiritual Disciplines Devotional – A Year of Readings

Spiritual Disciplines Devotional
301 Pages
ISBN 0830835032

Have you been longing to learn more about spiritual disciplines but haven't known where to start? Through brief daily readings and simple ideas on spiritual practices, this book introduces the core disciplines of the Christian faith.

Rather than being another burden to an already full schedule, these devotions provide an opportunity to develop holy habits that will lead you into the joyful, rich life God has created us for. Each month focuses on one of the twelve core disciplines of the Christian life. This will allow you to soak in the rich principles behind each practice in a brief daily format. Within each discipline, there are readings for five days a week (built-in grace!). Each session contains a Bible verse and a short teaching on the discipline. With the introduction to each discipline, there is an array of practical application ideas that you can incorporate into your week.

By devoting just ten minutes a day to reading and practice, you can set yourself on a journey of lifetime riches. Make this the year you discover the disciplines. Also includes ideas for weekly family activities.

Valerie E. Hess

About Valerie E. Hess (Missoula, Montana Author)

Valerie E. Hess

Valerie Hess is a musician, retreat speaker, former instructor in Spring Arbor University’s Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Leadership (MSFL) program, and an author. Her writing and speaking primarily focus on issues related to spiritual formation through music and through the spiritual disciplines. She has been involved with Renovare, the small group movement that grew out of Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline, for over twenty years.

Valerie received her Masters in Church Music and Organ from Valparaiso University. She has a B.A. in Music and Psychology from Metropolitan State College in Denver. She was the Coordinator of Music Ministries for Trinity Lutheran Church in Boulder for over twenty years. Additionally, she is a music reviewer for the American Recorder Society.

She and her husband, live in Lolo, Montana. They have two adult daughters and two grandsons. Her hobbies include playing American Mah Jongg and knotting pearls.